Apple has released iOS 14.7. It’s a small update, but one with a few interesting features. Here’s what you need to know.
What is iOS 14.7?
Apple’s latest so-called “dot” update to theiPhone operating systemis iOS 14.7. Rolling out from 27 July 2025, it’s an incremental update, so it’s not one of themajor releasesusually launched in the autumn alongside the newest iPhone. However, it’s a notable update nonetheless, as it doesn’t just bring bug fixes.
How to get iOS 14.7 on your iPhone
The iOS 14.7 update can be downloaded over the air for free on all eligible devices. To access the new software, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Every new feature in iOS 14.7 explained
Here’s a look at the main features included in iOS 14.7…
MagSafe Battery Pack
Apple recently introduced theMagSafe Battery Pack, which works with the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The iOS 14.7 update adds support for the MagSafe Battery Pack so that the latest iPhone series can use it. As part of this added support, you can view the charge level of the MagSafe Battery Pack through the Batteries widget either on the Home Screen or through the Today View on your iPhone.
Apple Card
Apple announcedApple Card Family sharing in Apriland added support for the feature in an iOS 14.6 update. The iOS 14.7 update expands on that functionality, by adding support for merging two Apple Cards. That means two current Apple Card owners who want to share a single Apple Card account can now merge their accounts together. This results in a higher shared credit limit, plus the owners can share the lower APR of the two accounts.
To initiate the account merging process, go to the Wallet app.
With iOS 14.7, there’s now a HomePod Timer Management feature. This option lets you manage timers on theHomePodthrough the Home app.
Air Quality
Apple has expanded Air Quality information in the Weather and Maps apps to Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Spain.
The Podcasts library in the Podcasts app now lets users see all shows or only followed shows.
Is that it?
There are, of course, several bug fixes in the iOS 14.7 update. Here are Apple’s release notes:
